11-year-old girl organises shoe drive, buys groceries for the needy with her own money

Her tender age and limited funds have not stopped an 11-year-girl from going the distance to help those in need.

Chitra told Stomp:"We have been bringing Akshara to children's homes in Johor, where we donate groceries and stationery to kids. We have also celebrated Children's Day with them there with entertainment and magicians. "During the school holidays in December last year, she wanted to do something which surprised us. She wanted to sell sarees and make a profit so that she could buy groceries for needy families using her own money.

"Secondly, instead of playing or spending her time doing other things, Akshara thought of organising a shoe drive. She noticed that many people were throwing away good shoes as new year was nearing.

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